History

STANLEY is the longest established and largest hand tool manufacturer in the world.

Since 1843, STANLEY has become a leading name in hand tool industry; we've set the standard for excellence in everything we do. No company on earth has a stronger or more compelling history of delivering the hardworking, powerful and innovational tools that help professionals, tradesmen and consumers around the world.

Whether you're a retailer looking for the best quality products to offer your customers, or a skilled user looking for the best tools, STANLEY is here to serve you.

1843The Stanleyworks, originally a bolt and door hardware manufacturing company located in New Britain, Connecticut; was founded in 1843 by Frederick T. Stanley

1863Stanley introduced hammers

1876Miter box were introduced

1921A new logo is introduced to symbolize the merger of the STANLEY Rule & Level Company and the STANLEY Works

1940STANLEY’s fleet of Rollorama coaches carried more than 1,300 sample items to retailers

1954Time Magazine published a cover story titled "Do-It-Yourself-The New Million Dollar Hobby" . STANLEY was ideally positioned to benefit from this trend and quickly developed products for this new market.

1969The Power Lock Tape Rule represented STANLEY as a part of Apollo 11s Lunar Landing Gear.

1980The Stanleyworks was presented the American Eagle Award from the American Supply & Machinery Manufactures 'Associ .Inc' for iets "Unusual across-the-board quality"